How to Pronounce "associate"
word
/əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/, /əˈsoʊsiət/, /əˈsoʊʃiˌeɪt/, /əˈsoʊʃiət/
uh-SOH-see-ayt (verb), uh-SOH-see-it (adjective/noun)
/əˈsəʊsieɪt/, /əˈsəʊsiət/, /əˈsəʊʃieɪt/, /əˈsəʊʃiət/
uh-SOH-see-ayt (verb), uh-SOH-see-it (adjective/noun)
Definition
To connect one person, thing, or idea with another in your mind or in reality. It can also be a noun meaning a coworker, partner, or someone you work with.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/, /əˈsoʊsiət/, /əˈsoʊʃiˌeɪt/, /əˈsoʊʃiət/
British English
/əˈsəʊsieɪt/, /əˈsəʊsiət/, /əˈsəʊʃieɪt/, /əˈsəʊʃiət/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-SOH-see-ayt (verb), uh-SOH-see-it (adjective/noun)
UK
uh-SOH-see-ayt (verb), uh-SOH-see-it (adjective/noun)
Listen in Context
Many people associate Paris with romance.
I always associate that song with summer.
She is a sales associate at the store.
People still associate him with the old scandal.